Artificial Intelligence for American Competitiveness and Economic Security (AI-ACES) in South Asia
PostedBureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
Description
The program within SCA will aim to deploy American AI technology securely in U.S. partners’ strategic economic sectors and infrastructure.  The specific strategic economic sector(s) and organizations (including government, public institutions like utilities, and private companies) targeted in each country for support would be developed in consultation with State Department and host country governments and based on the geopolitical and economic factors of each country.
Who can apply
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Contact
SCA-FA-ProgramOfficers@state.gov
- PostedJul 17, 2026
- ClosesAug 2, 2026
- Award floor$2,000,000
- Award ceiling$5,000,000
- Program funding$2,000,000
- Expected awards1
- CFDA19.108
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